Issued in 2018 by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, this 1 Dollar banknote is part of the updated polymer series designed to improve durability and security. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, set against a vivid purple and lavender color scheme. The note includes inscriptions in English, the official language, and bears the signature of the Monetary Authority’s Managing Director.
The reverse shows a detailed illustration of a Cayman parrot, the national bird, perched among native flora, symbolizing the islands’ biodiversity. Made from polymer, the note incorporates advanced security features including a transparent window, color-shifting ink, and microtext.
The dimensions are 156 × 66 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number P‑38a.
Obverse
Blue on multicolour underprint. Coat of Arms at right centre, fish around, Queen Elizabeth II at right, denominations in opposite corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $1
Cayman Brac
Little Cayman
Grand Cayman
HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
Minister of Finance
Managing Director
This note is legal tender for
One Dollar
2018 Series Issued under The Monetary Authority Law
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Reverse
Blue on multicolour underprint.
Image of the Bluff on Cayman Brac, Shell left, fish right, denominations opposite corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $1
$1 One Dollar
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
DE LA RUE
Watermark
Sea turtle and electroytpe “CIMA”
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Signatures
| William McKeeva Bush (WMB) | Minister of Finance |  |
| Cindy Scotland (CS) | Managing Director |  |
| Marco William Archer (MWA) | Minister of Finance |  |
| Roy Taggart (RT) | Minister of Finance |  |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
This marks the Fourth series issued, the banknote features Ultraviolet security features on both sides:
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Security thread:
Windowed into five sections on the obverse side, when seen under a backlight, the inscription of “CIMA $1” is repeated throughout.
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Yellow iridescent stripe on reverse side – inscription “$1”:
© Kiet Tran
Features
| Location | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Cayman Islands Monetary Authority |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2010-2018 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 KYD = GBP 0.89 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
